Welcome to the Panhandle Watermelon Festival Festival

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Held on the last full weekend in June, The Panhandle Watermelon Festival is a totally FREE festival, and a summer tradition in Historic Chipley, the county seat of Washington County, Florida.

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Pals Park Directions Ag Center Directions

The Festival is held at the Washington County Agricultural center, located on Hwy 90, just a few miles from Interstate 10 (Exit 120) and an easy drive from anywhere in the Southeast.

One of the oldest FREE heritage festivals in Northwest Florida, everyone is invited to attend this fun filled family event!

View 2010 Parade Video View 2010 Festival Photos

Visit Press Room 2010 Watermelon Auction Bidders

Feature Information Contacts:

Parade Information- Travis Pitts 850-209-8067

Pageant Info- Teresa Bush 850-263-4744 * 850-415-0692 * 850-263-3072

5K Run Information- Stan Owens 850-547-2422

Car Show Information- John Ostrowski 850-638-7370

Funded in part by Community South Credit Union, Northwest Florida Community Hospital and McDonald's of Northwest Florida.

Funded in part by the Washington County Tourist Development Council

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